Unprocessed Virginia Sun-Cured Stem Refuse Sacks from Germany
Sacked Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems classified as refuse, remaining whole without cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. Used in non-cigarette products like chewing tobacco or snuff bases under HTS 2401.30.23.60. The natural sun-curing process preserves oils for flavor extraction in industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document sun-curing method and Virginia type via lab analysis if challenged; visual inspection alone insufficient for CBP
• Avoid bulk exceeding quota without warehouse withdrawal planning; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples